Crime in Rutland
Rutland is the second safest county in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The overall crime rate in Rutland in 2020 was 35 crimes per 1,000 people, and the most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, which happened to roughly every 14 out of 1,000 residents.
Out of all of Rutland's larger towns and cities, Oakham is the most dangerous. There are safer parts of Rutland, starting with Oakham which ranks as the safest area in Rutland.
Crime Map of Rutland
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Rutland Crime Summary
| Crime | Count | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 174 | 4.32 |
| Bicycle Theft | 8 | 0.20 |
| Burglary | 79 | 1.96 |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 176 | 4.37 |
| Drugs | 80 | 1.99 |
| Other Crime | 56 | 1.39 |
| Other Theft | 149 | 3.70 |
| Possession of Weapons | 7 | 0.17 |
| Public Order | 130 | 3.23 |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.07 |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 1.49 |
| Theft From the Person | 8 | 0.20 |
| Vehicle Crime | 100 | 2.49 |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 546 | 13.57 |
Rutland's Population Centres
| Name | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference from Rutland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham | 453 | 40 | 14% more dangerous |
Crime Trends in Rutland
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 6 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.37 | 0.27 | 0.22 | 0.20 | Safer |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4.0 | 3.9 | 5 | 4.4 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 0.35 | 0.57 | 1.1 | 2.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 4.9 | 6 | 3.8 | 3.7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.20 | 0.25 | 0.37 | 0.17 | Safer |
| Public Order | 0.92 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 3.2 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.10 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.07 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.5 | Getting worse |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.20 | 0.35 | 0.17 | 0.20 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.0 | 6 | 6 | 2.5 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 9 | 12 | 16 | 14 | Getting worse |
Last updated: 09 Apr 2021